Roger Sperry Examined Which Processes Occur in Each Hemisphere

question 281

Multiple Choice

Roger Sperry examined which processes occur in each hemisphere.Since that time,researchers have conducted many different experiments that have helped us understand that,in right handed persons,the left hemisphere typically processes language while the right hemisphere processes non-verbal material such as emotions.This is an example of

• A) empirical reasoning.
• B) deductive reasoning.
• C) inductive reasoning.
• D) hypothetico-deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

Membranous region that receives air vibrations in an auditory organ; in humans, the eardrum.

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron found in the retina, serving as an intermediary between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells, contributing to the processing of visual information.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that oscillates in response to sound, playing a critical role in the perception of sound.

Internal Senses

Refers to the body's ability to sense its own physiological condition, encompassing sensations like hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.